Kahn Foundation
Kahn Foundation is a private foundation, based in EL CERRITO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $5K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41K
-14.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
+63.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-45.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kahn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Kahn Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kahn Foundation is a private foundation, based in EL CERRITO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $5K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,143 | $48,074 | $39,705 |
| Revenue | $6,565 | $8,572 | $9,291 |
| Expenses | $5,031 | $3,255 | $4,843 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,705 | $2,979 | $4,818 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,935 | $4,568 | $3,868 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,515 | $2,996 | $2,496 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include The Oakland Museum of California ($2,500), Womens Coaching Alliance ($1,500), INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS Awesome Orchestra Collective ($650).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Coaching Alliance BURLINGAME, CA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS Awesome Orchestra Collective San Francisco, CA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $650 |
| THE OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA OAKLAND, CA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Sampson | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
| David Morgenstein | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Richard Morgenstein | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| John Sampson | Trustee | 0.06 | — |
| Steven Tony Eldon | Trustee | 0.06 | — |
| Ian Elkus | Trustee | 0.06 | — |
| Jonathan Elkus | Trustee | 0.06 | — |
| Janet Macks | Trustee | 0.06 | — |
| Michael Katten | Presidemt | 0.5 | — |
| Heidi Schell | Trustee | 0.06 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Kahn Foundation?
As of 2025, Kahn Foundation holds $41K in total assets with $7K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $5K in 2025.
Where does Kahn Foundation operate?
Kahn Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Kahn Foundation award?
In 2025, Kahn Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kahn Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Kahn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kahn Foundation's EIN?
Kahn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6065974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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